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by Ian Stewart • 2011

Math cracked physics. Now it's unlocking biology, from protein origami to alien life.

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🧬 Mathematical Biology 🧪 Systems Biology 🦋 Chaos Theory 🕸️ Network Theory 🌱 Pattern Formation

The Mathematics of Life 86%

Math cracked physics. Now it's unlocking biology, from protein origami to alien life.

by Ian Stewart 2011

3.62

565 ratings

🧬 Mathematical Biology 🧪 Systems Biology 🦋 Chaos Theory 🕸️ Network Theory 🌱 Pattern Formation

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